Do you fish a Calcutta 200 for calicos? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 02:03 PM

Yeah, I can see your point. I think the 200 only has something like 9lbs of drag. I won't be yanking any big yellows from kelp that's for sure.

PapaDave · 03-08-2012, 02:08 PM

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

Do they still make the 250?

PapaDave · 03-08-2012, 02:34 PM

Don't know, mine is rather old, you can find them on eBay though. And I think the 200 is just a tad narrower then the 250.

T Bone · 03-08-2012, 03:56 PM

I have an older model 200,the silver one.I fish 12# on it for bass with a trigger stick.Love it.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by T Bone

I have an older model 200,the silver one.I fish 12# on it for bass with a trigger stick.Love it.

Good to hear...that's pretty much the setup I want to put together..trigger stick and all. Something I can use for striper and fresh water bass as well.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

Don't know, mine is rather old, you can find them on eBay though. And I think the 200 is just a tad narrower then the 250.

Holy cow!
Is this the 250 you're talking about?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Shimano-Calc...ht_2966wt_1037

More than $500 on ebay.....the 200's are only $180-ish...hope there's a huge difference.

kobra · 03-08-2012, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BrokeLoser

Do they still make the 250?

The 200 replaced the 250 about 5 years ago. Basically the same reel.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by kobra

The 200 replaced the 250 about 5 years ago. Basically the same reel.

Oh, gotcha.
I just read about them at Shimano's site.

BrokeLoser · 03-08-2012, 06:33 PM

The Daiwa Luna looks interesting as well...
How does it compare to the Calcutta?

Amish Ed · 03-08-2012, 09:59 PM

The 200 is a great size for calicoes. As far as Diawa vs Shimano? I always go Shimano because of their great customer service.

William Novotny · 03-11-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by PapaDCh

I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

I agree. My 250 is my favorite reel. I have it backed with 50# braid and topped off with 20# mono. Great for hali, bass, all kinds of inshore fish. Only downside is if you find one, shimano does not service or repair them any more.

03-08-2012, 03:56 PM	#5
T Bone Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Redlands CA Posts: 871	I have an older model 200,the silver one.I fish 12# on it for bass with a trigger stick.Love it. __________________ Barachit Baralah,Elohim-In the beginning,God-Genesis 1:1 "Who among you,if your son asked for a fish would give them a serpent " Jesus Matt. 7:10

03-08-2012, 09:59 PM	#11
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	The 200 is a great size for calicoes. As far as Diawa vs Shimano? I always go Shimano because of their great customer service. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

03-08-2012, 02:03 PM	#1
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	Yeah, I can see your point. I think the 200 only has something like 9lbs of drag. I won't be yanking any big yellows from kelp that's for sure.

03-08-2012, 02:08 PM	#2
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	I primarily use a Calcutta 250, I catch all kinds of fish with it. Works great, have caught a 29lb halibut, 40lb Thresher and several large BSB. Not to mention the many Calico and Sand bass. It is a blast when you hook something big.

03-08-2012, 02:34 PM	#4
PapaDave Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Menifee, CA Posts: 1,474	Don't know, mine is rather old, you can find them on eBay though. And I think the 200 is just a tad narrower then the 250.

03-08-2012, 06:33 PM	#10
BrokeLoser Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Corona, CA Posts: 472	The Daiwa Luna looks interesting as well... How does it compare to the Calcutta?